Sheehan Rahman

Dr. Sheehan Rahman is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics and Finance at Brunel University London since 2017. His research focuses on textual analysis of corporate disclosures, particularly examining narrative tone in interim management statements and its relationship with earnings persistence, market reactions, and accounting quality.

• PhD in Accounting and Finance (University of Manchester, 2017)
• MSc in International Accounting and Finance (University of Birmingham, 2010)

Current research interests include:

• Corporate financial reporting and transparency
• Textual analysis of accounting narratives
• Market-based accounting research
• Accounting quality assessment

Recent publications analyze how narrative tone affects capital investment decisions, earnings persistence, and market anticipation. He also investigates the impact of EU financial reporting directives on UK accounting practices.

As a supervisor, Dr. Rahman has guided PhD research on:

• Essays on Earnings Management in the UK
• Essays on Accounting Quality in the UK
• Essays on Textual Analysis in Accounting and Finance
• Accounting Quality and Managerial Decision-Making

Professional memberships include:

• European Financial Management Association (2017-present)
• British Accounting and Finance Association (2013-present)